North America Draftsman

Prysmian; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian in Kentucky is seeking a CAD Design Engineer to support design efforts across electrical, mechanical, industrial systems and manufacturing projects.

You will collaborate with a cross‑functional team to prepare design drawings, verify specifications, update plant layout records, and assist with 3D scanning and CNC-ready parts.

The role requires 5+ years in CAD design, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with Autodesk software, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office to deliver designs on time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CAD Design Engineering
• Organizational and design engineering skills with effective communication
• Experience delivering designs on time

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and other departments with design support.
• Provide the Mechanical Projects install team with design drawings meeting specifications.
• Maintain drawing records for facility and plant layouts; operate a 3D scanner for as-built drawings.
• Support Machine shop with parts drawings and CNC-ready designs.
• Support design needs for operations, safety and small projects.

Skills

CAD Design Engineering

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Autodesk 2D/3D software

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Make Your Mark at Prysmian Group - Join Us

A manufacturing company, considered one of leading manufactures of wire in North America, is looking for a CAD Design Engineer

CAD Design Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Systems/Manufacturing/Construction)

We Are Looking For a Candidate

• With a strong background in design engineering and a desire to work in a TEAM environment with support and input from multiple angles that values safety above all else.
• With the ability to prioritize, schedule, and logistically manage multiple designs in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Who will collaborate with the existing team to support design associated with equipment installation projects as well as equipment repairs and upgrades.

The Design Engineer Will

• Support project managers and other departments with design support.
• Provide the Mechanical Projects install team with design drawings as necessary, confirming that the end product meets design specifications.
• Maintain drawing records for facility. Includes management and maintenance of plant layout drawings. Operate a 3D scanner as needed for creating plant as-built drawings.
• Support Machine shop. Includes standardizing, updating and creating parts drawings, as well as supporting future CNC operations.
• Support the design needs for operations, safety and small projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CAD Design Engineering.
• Organizational and design engineering skills, along with effective communication skills.
• Experience in delivering designs on time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Bachelor’s).
• Experience in the wire manufacturing industry.
• Has basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, building systems, utilities, and repair procedures relating to manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent computing and software skills including Autodesk software (2D and 3D) & Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Smartsheet.

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Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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